Best Passion Struck Network Podcasts (2025)

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316: Let’s Talk Feedback: How to Give It, Get It, and Grow From It 19:02

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In today’s solo episode of Workday Playdate, Erin dives head-first into one of the most catalytic leadership levers we have at work (and honestly, in life): feedback—how to give it, how to get it, and how to grow from it. From improv-infused communication strategies to mindset shifts that build resilience, this episode breaks down why feedback is y…

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Amina AlTai on The Ambition Trap: From Burnout to Wholeness |EP 689 53:16

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Amina AlTai, executive coach and author of The Ambition Trap, joins John R. Miles to expose why top achievers burn out despite “having it all.” They dismantle hustle culture’s grip, swap wound-driven ambition for gift-aligned purpose, and unpack Amina’s 3 E’s (Excellence, Enjoyment, Ease) plus the Resentment Line to end self-abandonment. From her n…

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Elias Weiss Friedman (The Dogist) on How Dogs Help Us To Matter More | EP 688 52:01

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In this heartwarming and insightful conversation, John R. Miles sits down with Elias Weiss Friedman, the creator behind The Dogist, the beloved photo-documentary project with over 11 million followers, and author of This Dog Will Change Your Life. Together, they explore how dogs have become not only our best friends but also our greatest teachers: …

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What AI Can’t Teach You About Feeling Human Again w/John R. Miles | EP 687 22:15

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What if the most advanced intelligence on Earth isn’t artificial, but emotional? In this opening episode of the new Passion Struck series, The Irreplaceables: Rediscovering Human Worth in an Age of Acceleration, host John R. Miles explores the rarest skill of all in the age of AI: how to feel. We’re racing to make machines seem human while forgetti…

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Dr. Zelana Montminy on the Science of Meaningful Happiness | EP 686 50:51

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What if happiness isn’t something you chase—but something you build through resilience, purpose, and self-compassion? In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Zelana Montminy, a behavioral scientist, positive psychologist, and author of Finding Focus: Own Your Attention in an Age of Distraction to unpack the deeper s…

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315: Broke to Boss: The Mindset Shifts That Turn Struggles into Success with Nada Nasserdeen 35:33

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In today’s episode of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with powerhouse communicator and leadership expert Nada Nasserdeen to unpack one of the most underrated success superpowers: effective communication. From self-confidence to emotional intelligence, this episode dives into how influence, mindset, and “soft skills” (or as Nada calls them, success…

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Dr. Zac Seidler on the New Science of Men’s Mental Health | EP 685 56:33

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In this raw and timely conversation, John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Zac Seidler, global director of men’s health research at Movember and one of the world’s leading voices redefining masculinity. Together, they explore how modern men are facing a silent crisis—one rooted not in strength or stoicism, but in disconnection, loneliness, and loss of m…

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Whose Story Are You Living? How to Take Back the Pen w/ John R. Miles | EP 684 27:13

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What if the story you’re living… isn’t yours? In this powerful solo episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles explores how culture, work, and media quietly script our lives — shaping what we value, chase, and believe we deserve — often without us realizing it. Drawing on insights from Claude Silver (VaynerX Chief Heart Officer) and Nick Thompso…

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Nick Thompson on Grit, Growth, and the Miles That Matter | EP 683 1:07:02

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In this powerful conversation, John R. Miles sits down with Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and author of The Running Ground: A Father, a Son, and the Simplest Sport. Together, they explore how running became a thread through Nick’s life—a tool for resilience, self-discipline, and understanding his father’s complex legacy. From the early memorie…

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314: Confidence Hacks: Be Memorable in Any Presentation 24:11

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In today’s episode of Workday Playdate, Erin unpacks one of the most game-changing skills in work and life: confidence. Whether you’re pitching a new idea, speaking on stage, or leading a meeting, Erin shares how to turn every presentation into a moment that sticks. Through humor, improv-infused insights, and real-life stories, Erin reveals the sec…

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Claude Silver on the Courage of Being Yourself at Work | EP 682 55:15

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What if the greatest transformation in your career doesn’t come from working harder—but from leading with more heart? In this week’s episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia, to explore what it really means to be yourself at work—and why authenticity, empathy, and belonging are t…

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The Words That Lead Us: The Power of Language in Leadership w/ John R. Miles EP 681 27:29

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What if the words you speak don’t just describe the world—but design it? In this week’s episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles explores The Words That Lead Us: how language quietly builds the architecture of leadership—creating trust, guiding ethics, and shaping identity. Drawing on insights from Dr. Sunita Sah, Charles Duhigg, and Dr. Alex …

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Charles Duhigg on Unlock the Secret Language of Connection | EP 680 47:41

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What if the distance between you and the people who matter most isn’t measured in miles—but in missed conversations? In this week’s episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and bestselling author Charles Duhigg to explore how extraordinary conversations rebuild connection and trust. Duhigg’s boo…

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313: Put Down the To-Do List: The Power of Doing Nothing with Sabina Nawaz 41:39

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In Episode 313 of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with global leadership coach Sabina Nawaz to unpack an idea that feels counterintuitive in a world obsessed with doing: the power of doing nothing. From radical presence to redefining productivity, this conversation explores how creating “blank space” can unlock creativity, clarity, and calm. Erin …

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Dr. Sunita Sah on How to Stand Firm When It Matters Most | EP 679 58:55

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In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Sunita Sah—physician, behavioral scientist, and author of Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes—to explore one of the most overlooked yet essential human forces: defiance. Part of our ongoing series The Forces That Shape Us, this conversation dives into why we stru…

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The Hidden Rules of Luck: How to Design Your Own Breaks w/John R. Miles | EP 678 24:18

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What if luck isn’t a matter of chance—but a hidden design you can learn to navigate? In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles explores how some people seem to “always be in the right place at the right time” — not because they’re blessed by fate, but because they’ve learned to read the invisible rulebook of luck. Drawing on the groundbreaki…

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Judd Kessler on How to Become Lucky by Design | EP 677 55:18

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John brings on Wharton economist Judd B. Kessler to unpack why outcomes that look like luck are usually the product of hidden market designs. Kessler explains the three E’s—equity, efficiency, and ease—and why designers must make those tradeoffs explicit. He shows how to win in choose-me markets (jobs, dating, college admissions) by signaling clear…

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312: Wanna Nail Your Keynote? Here’s How to Research Your Audience 28:35

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In Episode 312 of Workday Playdate, Erin unpacks the not-so-secret sauce behind every unforgettable presentation: research. Whether you’re delivering a keynote, leading a team meeting, or pitching a new idea, understanding your audience is what turns a talk into a transformation. Erin walks you through her playbook for audience research — a repeata…

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Amy Leigh Mercree on Unlock the Power of Your Energy Field | EP 676 1:00:39

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In this live episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with bestselling author and medical intuitive Amy Leigh Mercree to explore the profound connection between energy, awareness, and intentional living. They discuss how tuning into your personal energy field can enhance emotional regulation, deepen intuition, and improve how you show up …

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The Gravity of Doubt: How to Harness Uncertainty as a Force for Meaning | EP 675 23:16

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What if doubt isn’t a weakness to overcome, but a gravitational force that pulls us toward meaning? In this powerful solo episode, John R. Miles kicks off the new Forces That Pull Us series by exploring doubt—an invisible psychological and cultural force that shapes our choices, our growth, and our sense of self. Drawing on insights from performanc…

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Dr. Bobby Parmar on Why Great Leaders Embrace Radical Doubt | EP 674 54:50

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In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Bidhan “Bobby” Parmar, Shannon G. Smith Bicentennial Professor of Business Administration at UVA’s Darden School and author of Radical Doubt: Turning Uncertainty into Surefire Success. Together, they unpack why doubt isn’t a weakness to overcome but a force to harness. Bobby explai…

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311: Leading Like You Give a Damn: Building Teams That Thrive with Paula Davis 44:59

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In Episode 311 of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with Paula Davis — former lawyer, author of Beating Burnout at Work, and founder of the Stress and Resilience Institute — to unpack why burnout isn’t an individual failure, it’s a team dynamic. Together, they explore how leaders can prevent burnout by fostering empathy, connection, and intrinsic mo…

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Brennan Spiegel on Graviception: The Hidden Force Shaping Your Life | EP 673 55:31

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The Stories That Shape Us: Why Your Narrative Defines Your Future | EP 672 30:58

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What is the story you’re telling yourself right now? It may not feel like it, but every single one of us is living inside a story. Psychologists call it a self-narrative — the ongoing script that explains who we are, how we got here, and where we’re headed next. These stories shape what we notice, what we ignore, and what we believe is possible. If…

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Sandy Yozipovic on Surviving Paralysis, Beating Stage 4 Cancer, and Choosing Faith Over Fear | EP 671 52:46

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Life has a way of testing us in ways we never imagined. For some, those tests are inconveniences or temporary setbacks. For others, like Sandy Yozipovic, there are battles that most of us could not even fathom. Imagine one day waking up paralyzed from Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease that attacks the nervous system. And then, year…

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310: Nervous While Presenting? How to Calm Nerves in the Moment 19:25

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In this solo episode of Workday Playdate, Erin breaks down a five-step, improv-inspired framework to help you calm your nerves in real time whether you’re stepping on stage, leading a meeting, or speaking up in front of a room. From understanding how your amygdala triggers fight-or-flight to learning simple techniques that regulate your nervous sys…

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Joel Beasley on Starting Over, Stand-Up, and Self-Discovery | EP 670 58:49

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What does it really take to start over — to walk away from something you’ve built and chase something entirely new? In this inspiring conversation, John R. Miles sits down with Joel Beasley, technologist, entrepreneur, and host of Modern CTO, one of the most respected podcasts for technology leaders worldwide. But this episode isn’t about scaling t…

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BELONGING: The Secret to a Life of Deep Impact and Connection | EP 668 29:20

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Most of us spend much of our lives trying to fit in, smoothing our edges, editing our quirks, and becoming who the world wants us to be. But fitting in isn’t the same as belonging. Belonging is about coming home to yourself and then building spaces where others can do the same. It’s about creating deep connection and living a life that feels both m…

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Robert Glazer on How to Transform Your Life Using the Compass Within | EP 668 52:54

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In this episode of Passion Struck, I sit down with Robert Glazer — serial entrepreneur, five-time best-selling author, and founder of Acceleration Partners — to explore his powerful new book The Compass Within. Robert shares why success can still feel empty if your life is out of alignment, and how identifying your actionable core values becomes th…

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309: Closing the Tech Gap: How Women Can Lead in AI & Beyond with Lareina Yee 47:42

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In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with Lareina Yee, Director at McKinsey Global Institute, to explore how women can thrive at the intersection of time management, technology, and radical empathy. From the promise of AI to the power of experience capital, Lareina shares data-driven insights and practical strategies for navigating t…

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Olga Khazan on The Science and Promise of Personality Change | EP 667 47:21

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In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles is joined by Olga Khazan, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Me, But Better, for a transformative conversation about the science and promise of personality change. For much of the 20th century, psychologists assumed that our personalities were largely fixed by adulthood — that who we are at 3…

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How to Build a Personal Legacy (Using the C.H.O.I.C.E. Framework) | EP 666 with John R. Miles 25:55

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What if legacy isn’t what you leave behind, but what you build every day? In this solo episode, John R. Miles shares how to build a personal legacy using the C.H.O.I.C.E. framework: six daily principles that turn values into action and intention into impact. Discover why your quiet choices matter more than loud success and how to lead a life that l…

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William von Hippel on The Social Paradox: Why Autonomy Is Making Us Lonely | EP 665 54:54

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In this insightful episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with psychologist and author William von Hippel to unpack the central theme of his latest book, The Social Paradox: Autonomy, Connection, and Why We Need Both to Find Happiness. Together, they explore how modern life has tilted heavily toward autonomy—careers, smartphones, and en…

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308: Feeling Overwhelmed? Try My 10‑Minute Time Reset Hack 17:09

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In this solo episode of Workday Playdate, Erin tackles one of today’s biggest workplace challenges: overwhelm. With 66% of employees reporting burnout, it’s clear we’re all carrying too much and running on empty. But here’s the good news: a reset doesn’t have to be complicated. Erin shares her simple, science-backed 10-Minute Time Reset Hack to hel…

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Cheryl McKissack Daniel on Create a Legacy That Matters | EP 664 48:32

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In this Passion Struck episode, John R. Miles sits down with Cheryl McKissack Daniel, President and CEO of McKissack & McKissack—the nation’s oldest minority-owned design and construction firm—to explore what it takes to build a life and legacy that truly matter. From the story of her ancestor, Moses McKissack, who learned the art of brickmaking wh…

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Invisible Trauma: How to Heal It with the H.E.A.L. Method w/ John R. Miles | EP 663 20:33

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Not all trauma is visible—but that doesn’t mean it stops shaping us. In this episode, John R. Miles explores the concept of invisible trauma and introduces H.E.A.L., a four-part framework for confronting what’s hidden, softening self-judgment, identifying destructive patterns, and stepping into liberation. You’ll hear powerful insights from experts…

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Dr. Nicole Cain on How to Build Your Panic-Proof Plan | EP 662 1:05:35

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In this episode, Dr. Nicole Cain—naturopathic doctor, clinical psychologist, and author of Panic Proof—shows how to design a personalized Panic-Proof plan that addresses anxiety at its source. We unpack the nine anxiety types and why labeling everything as “panic” misses the root drivers. She lays out a practical blueprint: nervous-system regulatio…

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307: Stop People-Pleasing: Lead with Clarity and Confidence with Amy Green Smith 44:59

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In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with Amy Green Smith—life coach, hypnotherapist, and boundary-setting powerhouse—to explore the fine line between being kind and being a doormat. If you’ve ever found yourself saying “yes” when every cell in your body was screaming “no,” this conversation is your wake-up call to stop people-pleasi…

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Dr. Ingrid Clayton on How to Heal the Chronic Fawn Response | EP 661 53:08

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In episode 661 of Passion Struck, trauma psychologist Dr. Ingrid Clayton explains why so many high-achievers, caregivers, and leaders default to “keep the peace at any cost,” and how that pattern quietly erodes identity, boundaries, and well-being. We unpack how complex/relational trauma encodes “safety over self,” why talk-only approaches often st…

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The Living Code: Four Pillars of a Life Built on Rock w/ John R. Miles | EP 660 25:38

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In the debut of the Decoding Humanity series, John R. Miles explores what he calls The Living Code: the deeper foundation beneath our lives that determines whether we stand strong or collapse when the inevitable storms come. Drawing on timeless wisdom from the Gospel of Matthew, insights from neuroscience, and reflections from recent guests Dr. Bru…

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Caroline Fleck on Why Validation Fuels Our Sense of Mattering | EP 659 1:04:26

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In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Caroline Fleck—clinical psychologist, researcher, and author of Validation—explores why so many of us struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout, not because we’re broken, but because our need for validation has gone unmet. She explains how validation is more than comfort—it’s proof that we matter. Drawi…

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306: Time Batching for Baddies - More Focus, Less Burnout 25:09

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In today's solo episode, Erin pulls back the curtain on how she went from chaotic multitasking to a calmer, more productive workday without adding more hours to her week. If your calendar feels like a game of Tetris you never signed up for, this episode is your permission slip to stop the scramble and start managing your time with intention. Throug…

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Bruce Miller & Virginia Sturm on Why the Social Brain Holds the Key to Our Humanity | EP 658 52:36

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In Episode 658 of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with renowned neuroscientists Dr. Bruce Miller and Dr. Virginia Sturm, co-authors of the book "Mysteries of the Social Brain," to explore their groundbreaking work on the social brain. Together, they explore how empathy, fairness, altruism, and connection are not just cultural ideals bu…

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Finding Flow: 4 Powerful Ways to Heal the Fragmentation Gap w/ John R. Miles | EP 657 26:18

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Most people think of flow the way psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi described it — being “in the zone” during peak performance. But in this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles redefines flow as something much deeper: the coherence of living one life instead of many fractured selves. Drawing on conversations with Dr. Jodi Blinco and Jay Vidy…

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Jay Vidyarthi on How to Reclaim Your Mind in the Digital Age | EP 656 55:59

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In today’s hyperconnected world, our attention has become one of the most valuable—and contested—resources. In this Passion Struck episode, John speaks with Jay Vidyarthi, author of Reclaim Your Mind, about why technology feels so addictive, how it fragments our lives, and what we can do to take back control. Jay shares practical tools for mindful …

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305: Anti-Mattering Is a Thing (And Leaders Like You Can Help End It) with Zach Mercurio 45:09

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In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin sits down with Dr. Zach Mercurio—researcher, author, and leading voice on meaningful work—to unpack a quiet crisis in today’s workplaces: anti-mattering. If you’ve ever felt invisible at work or noticed your team going through the motions, this episode will give you the language and tools to change that. In…

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Dr. Jodi Blinco on the Inner Alchemy of Being Human | EP 655 53:17

3M ago53:17

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In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Jodi Blinco—educator, entrepreneur, and author of Inner Alchemy: Transforming Everyday Bullsht Into Sunshine.* Together, they explore how resilience is built rather than inherited, why energy matters more than time management, and how feminine leadership is redefining the future of…

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The Fulfillment Gap: When the Climb Costs More Than It Gives w/ John R. Miles | EP 654 33:18

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In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles unpacks the Fulfillment Gap—the hidden divide between the work we do every day and the meaning we hope it will bring. Drawing on Gallup’s latest research, personal stories, and powerful interviews, John reveals how misaligned work erodes health, fuels burnout, and undermines our sense of mattering. J…

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Tien Tzuo on Why Agility Is the Key to Finding Fulfillment | EP 653 51:00

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In this Passion Struck episode, I sit down with Tien Tzuo—visionary founder and CEO of Zuora, bestselling author of Subscribed and Founders, Keepers, and one of the early architects of Salesforce—to explore how agility, transformation, and purpose can redefine not just business success but personal fulfillment. Together, we explore why the future b…

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304: How to Actually Enjoy Networking (Yes, It’s Possible) 18:39

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In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin shares her five-step play process that flips networking from “ugh” to actually fun. If the thought of walking into a room full of strangers makes you want to hide by the snack table, this is your permission slip to try networking a whole new way. Instead of dreading it, Erin shows you how to treat networkin…